Dean Jones: From Disney to Sondheim and Back Again

As 1960s filmmakers pushed the envelope of what could be said and shown onscreen, parents counted on Disney studios for entertainment that wouldn’t lead to uncomfortable questions from the kids on the ride home. Disney, the once and future animation powerhouse, was regularly releasing live-action comedies aimed at family audiences. It’s for his appearances in... Continue Reading →

The Mystique of Sondheim

His uncommon voice is at home on the Broadway stage and in the opera house. He was the most respected composer and lyricist in musical theater. And the most challenging. Stephen Sondheim was a rarity in the theatrical world, a composer who was also a lyricist. He approached both tasks with intellectual honesty and a... Continue Reading →

Straz Recommends: Performing Arts Documentaries

With performing art centers, such as The Straz, temporarily shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cable networks and streaming services are tapping into a large bank of available documentaries centered on the performing arts so we can satisfy our appetite for theater, dance, opera and more. And though documentaries generally don’t bring in Marvel box... Continue Reading →

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